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The arms are based on old 18<sup>th</sup> century seals of the town. The eagle obviously is the Imperial Eagle, and was probably taken as a symbol in the 18<sup>th</sup> century for the 12<sup>th</sup> century Imperial Estate, from which the town developed. To the eagle a Royal crown was added for the Prince-Bishops of Mainz, who ruled the area until 1803.
The arms are based on old 18<sup>th</sup> century seals of the town. The eagle obviously is the Imperial Eagle, and was probably taken as a symbol in the 18<sup>th</sup> century for the 12<sup>th</sup> century Imperial Estate, from which the town developed. To the eagle a Royal crown was added for the Prince-Bishops of Mainz, who ruled the area until 1803.
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